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In a surprising diplomatic move, Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere held a significant phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, focusing on ending the war in Ukraine. This marks a shift from the previous Western stance of avoiding direct contact with the Kremlin. The leaders emphasized the necessity of direct discussions due to geographical and economic realities. Following their talks, Russia expressed willingness to resume peace negotiations mediated by the U.S., with a trilateral meeting scheduled for November in Abu Dhabi. However, Moscow's ideological stance remains unchanged, blaming EU and NATO policies for prolonging the conflict, while Ukraine's allies prioritize halting energy collapse amid winter.